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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
2
Report notes British naval and air actions as German cruiser Koenigsberg is engaged offshore Africa. British planes mount patrols as mass German air raid anticipated. Thirty enemy aircraft and Zeppelins reported en route to Litestow, evacuation by Germans confirmed. Subways and New York riders face weeks underground life.
Reader guidance on kidney health warns backache leg pains may signal kidney issues. Advises consulting a doctor about possible urine changes and suggests a product claim for relief, mentioning long use and cleansing of kidney tubes and blood.
Washington January hearings on a United Automobile Workers dispute against Schwarze Electric of Adrian Michigan focused on whether the NLRB channel sought information beyond the official record. Fannie M Boyles testified that an outside stipulation on seniority and reinstatement figures was requested but not received. She criticized Examiner David Smiths handling as poorly developed and said Madden attended only one conference.
A National Labor Relations Board official praised an applicant for intellect but favored the New Deal. The board hired Eugene Lacy as trial examiner in a Louisiana sugar case against Godchaux Sugar of New Orleans, as shown in a letter introduced to the Congressional investigating committee.
Pete Castres of 301 LaCnappene Street asked police to enforce a closed season for chickens after reporting shots fired at his poultry. He claimed a hunter with a rifle was targeting his birds in sight of his property.
King Gustav pledged all possible material and spiritual aid to Finland in a speech opening the Swedish parliament. He said Sweden was conscious of obligations to aid the valiant Finnish people with humanitarian help and resources from its own posktot.
Two youths who admitted theft at a clothing store on 1420 Guatplupe Street were held for juvenile authorities. The burglary occurred January 4 at Donita Saladana's store and merchandise valued at $24. Laken.
Tokyo reports a Japanese navy spokesman hinted expansion of the United States navy would trigger a building race with Japan. A newspaper dubbed the move the American menace while Washington debates a 1.3 billion dollar naval program.
Washington January 11 Admiral Harold R Stark warned Congress that defending the United States may require expanding the fleet as European democratic navies risk defeat. He called the proposed budget moderate and noted the possibility of allied loss shaping Pacific defense needs. Lieut Commander Frederick J Nelson proposed sealing Guam to improve its harbor as a strategic island near Japan, amid budget debates for up to 4 million to develop harbor facilities. previous requests and objections lingered.
Wednesday and Thursday temperatures and wind noted with humidity and precipitation figures. Readings show highs around mid 60s to low 90s, nightly lows near mid 50s to 60s, winds from the northwest. Tide data listed for Aransas Pass with several city names and regional conditions including clear and smoky skies and varying cloud cover.
The article notes German planes over Britain and the Thames and Humber estuaries with no bombs dropped, Soviet officers called back for trial, Finnish fronts repulsing Russian attacks, and British French western front fighting near Saarbrucken. It covers Admiral Stark’s testimony on fleet expansion, Japan’s criticism, and Sweden’s war budget amid regional tensions.
Paris reports clear weather returning to the western front brings aerial and ground clashes. Allied officials announce two German planes shot down in British France while German claims say two enemy planes were downed. French scouting party repelled, German losses not specified. An air raid alarm lasted 40 minutes in northwest France.
In Rochelle X Jan, the Wowan's club opens a "Ten not listening" campaign against daytime radio serial romances. Mrs. Everett Barnard, head of the club's foreign and domestic relations department, calls the programs second or third rate literature and aims to spread the effort to the county and state federation of women's clubs.
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